The appellants appealed a motion judge's decision finding that the Superior Court of Justice had jurisdiction simpliciter over the respondent's action and that Ontario was not forum non conveniens.
The underlying action involved claims for breach of contract, negligence, and other torts arising from a share purchase agreement.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding no error in the motion judge's application of the Van Breda presumptive connecting factors for jurisdiction, and no basis to interfere with her discretionary decision regarding forum non conveniens.
